ADMC

ADMC Documents

Before Applying for ADMC

Once enrolled in the ADMC program, a link will be provided to the online application, which must be completed at one time. An incomplete application cannot be saved. An application worksheet will also be provided for use in gathering the items for the application..

Here are the qualifications that a DMC must meet before applying to become an Accredited Destination Company. Required documentsare noted in a separate section.

DMC is a for-profit entity whose primary business is directly providing four (4) of the five (5) core DMC services: special events, staffing, tours, transportation coordination and program logistics.

Destination management is the primary business and more than 80% of the business' revenue comes from DMC services.

DMC must be more than five (5) years old to qualify for accreditation.

DMC employs an individual(s) holding their Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) designation. Please note that you must have one valid DMCP per company owned office, branch, subsidiary, and affiliate regardless of proximity to corporate office.

DMC maintains a minimum of three (3) full-time employees to cover the areas of sales, operations, and administration.

DMC has a valid email address with a registered company domain and a website. A registered domain features the company’s name, such as ADMEI.org and not a public service such as yahoo.com or gmail.com

DMC administers a written or electronic client satisfaction survey for every program operated with over $5,000 gross revenue.

Please send only PDF documents and name the documents using the corresponding number and bolded name.

A copy of the company's Articles of Incorporation

OR

a. DMC is not incorporated, and will provide a copy of the company's charter or other governing document that shows evidence that the DMC is a recognized business entity and is in good standing in its state of domicile.

b. The DMC is a non US applicant and will provide an equivalent document that the DMC is a recognized business entity and is in good standing at the location of business.

Documentation of tax law compliance or Certificate of Good Standing from the state in which the DMC is incorporated, or has its principal office, and for each DMC office, branch, subsidiary, and affiliate.(if different from the state/province/country in which the DMC is incorporated, when required by law.) Note that accreditation can only be granted to offices of the DMC in states/provinces/countries from which a Documentation of tax law compliance or Certificate of Good Standing is provided.

DMC will provide a balance sheet OR a letter from the DMC's CPA attesting to the company’s financial stability.